April 25, 2024
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North Korea adding to electricity grid

New footage indicates 20 year power plant construction project could be nearing completion

North Korea is building new infrastructure connecting to the Mount Baekdu Songun Youth Power Station, indicating some parts of the long-gestating project may be nearing completion, according to a report on Korean Central Television (KCTV) made available today.

The video footage shows ongoing construction and numerous completed pylons.

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